Tartaric Acid IP

Tartaric Acid IP

Product code : T101

CAS No. : 87-69-4

Molecular Formula : (CHOH)2(COOH)2

Molecular Weight : 150.09

Synonym : 2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic Acid

Tartaric Acid USP, BP, EP occurs naturally in grapes and bananas and is one of the main acids found in wine. Also known as 2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic Acid or L-(+)-Tartaric Acid, it is added to pharmaceutical preparations and is used as an antioxidant and flavouring agent. It is a useful raw material in organic chemistry for the synthesis of other chiral molecules.